This Week in Photos - April 9, 2026

Champs – The Mount Forest Rams U11 team won the Western Ontario Athletic Association U11 Elite Championship in three games over Kincardine, capturing game three on the road on April 2. The series was not without controversy – the teams were ordered to replay the last five minutes of game two in Mount Forest due to a protested penalty shot – but the Rams persevered to claim the title. Submitted photo

PHOTO 1: Six-year-old twins, Juno, left, and Somaia Hamilton enjoyed meeting Paw Patrol character Chase and the Easter Bunny at the Mount Forest Lions Club’s Easter event on April 4 at Campbell DeVore Park. PHOTO 2: Four-year-old Oakley Coe high fives Paw Patrol characters Skye, Marshall and Rubble during the event. PHOTO 3: Six-year-old Lily Robertson, along with Myles Bellhouse and Dally Robertson, prepare to enjoy hotdogs provided by Mount Forest Lion Peter Wischer. PHOTO 4: Oakley Coe. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

Weekend fun – Children big and small were treated to some pre-Easter fun at the Harriston Community Centre on April 4 from 10am to 12pm. The Egg Scramble event was hosted by Harriston Rising and featured crafts, activities and snacks for the little ones. PHOTO 1: Jacob Schipper was quite invested as he practiced planting seeds. PHOTO 2: Elia Palmer Patrick and her mom worked together to create a fluffy sheep out of paper, cotton balls and googly eyes. PHOTO 3: Carter Bults (blue hat) and Aubree Bults (pink coat) listened carefully to instructions at this craft table. PHOTO 4 & 5: Little Rory McDonald couldn’t resist the chase as her green balloon tried to make its escape. PHOTO 6: Youngsters flocked to this crafting station where children were invited to create jewlery using veggie straws and ribbon. Photos by Ellouise Thompson

Donation – Blessings to You Palmerston donated $1,600 to The Town of Minto All Aboard Palmerston to help fund holiday events. From left are: Debbie Gallagher, Diane Fleming, Mark Robinson, Faye Fleming, Connie Robinson and Town of Minto marketing and community development coordinator Erin Raftis. Submitted photo

Swans – These tundra swans paused for a little bath north of Arthur on April 1. Photo by Duncan Hossack

On the hunt – The Minto Optimists hosted an Easter egg hunt on April 4 at the Harriston ball diamond. The Easter “eggstravaganza” saw dozens of youngsters rushing to collect as many eggs as possible. Photos by Ellouise Thompson

Contented cows – These cows were spotted watching passersby near Clifford last weekend. Photo by Duncan Hossack

Skills – The University of Guelph was abuzz on April 7 with the UGDSB’s skills showcase, where students from Grade 4 to 8 took part in various skills competitions. PHOTO 1: Elora Public School Grade 6 students Hayden Mott, Liam Appleton, Noah Albano and Ryder Woods were among those to show off their work. PHOTO 2: Aberfoyle Public School students, from left, Maeve Skrt, Jacob Ritzmann, Xiaobo Lucas Lu and Betty Dorombozi built, designed and programmed what they call a “doggy helicopter hypnotizer,” and were excited to share the details of the robot. PHOTO 3: Arthur Public School Grade 6 student Emmett Henderson. PHOTO 4: Arthur students Ethan Woesehka, left and Odin Frankfurth. Photos by Robin George

A good cause – The Curl for a Cause fundraising bonspiel at the Fergus Curling Club on March 28 raised $50,912 for the Aboyne Rural Hospice. Shown here are Curl for a Cause organizing committee members, from left, Bob Hook, Chris Mudge, Dr. Clarissa Burke, Rachel Luther and Laura Hofer. Submitted photo

Silver success – The Grand River Mustangs U13LL team brought home silver after its final game last week in the Kitchener Girls Local League. Submitted photo

Egg-Stravaganza – Erin Hill Acres hosted its Egg-Stravaganza event April 4, just ahead of the Easter holiday. Dozens of kids (and parents) dashed through the trees on the farm in search of highly coveted Easter eggs. Photos by Tristan Clark